Hollington defy defensive crisis to net cup win

Hollington United Football Club won its first round tie in the Sussex Intermediate Challenge Cup despite starting the game without a recognised defender.

Alan Foster’s second half strike was enough to give the Mid Sussex League Premier Division leaders a 1-0 victory away to West Hoathly on Saturday.

With injuries mounting up, Hollington lined up with a back three of Danny Andrews, Luke Woodley and Allan McMinigal, all of whom were in very unfamiliar positions.

The Lions dominated in terms of possession and chances, but failed to kill off their opponents. Woodley had a first half penalty saved after Jay Tomlin was cynically brought down by the home goalkeeper, who wasn’t even booked, when clean through.